When we think of trauma, we don’t usually think of betrayal as being a source of it. Your partner calls you an insulting name, uses you for money, disrespects your boundaries, or sleeps with your
Read More →In all my years of guiding others through narcissistic abuse recovery, I’ve seen some dangerous advice. Everywhere I look, it seems there is a teacher or author who promises rapid healing, wholeness,
Read More →Self-care can mean different things to different people. For someone like me, considering where I’m at in my own recovery from narcissistic abuse, I tend to be more self-reflective, spending time
Read More →Do you feel empty when you hear your friends talk about loving relationships with their mothers? Their mothers sound supportive, compassionate, and uplifting. But you? Well, you couldn’t use any of those
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Read More →Living in the death grips of narcissistic abuse feels like you’re stuck in a spiraling black hole you’ll never get out of. Like an addict, you feel that every choice in your life led you to this horrible
Read More →It’s essential for people to have a healthy level of self-esteem, but narcissism is when someone has too much of a good thing. Narcissists have an inflated sense of ego that makes them feel and act
Read More →Have you ever met someone when dating after narcissistic abuse, felt connected to them, and later discovered they were highly manipulative? How often have you gotten excited about someone you started dating,
Read More →It’s always easy to see things logically and provide sound advice from the outside looking in. When you see someone suffering from emotional or physical abuse, it’s natural to wonder why they don’t
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